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Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports convictions and rulings in major criminal cases

District Attorney Sam Bregman provided updates via Twitter on three major criminal cases between September 9-10, including convictions for repeat DWI offenses and homicide sentencing.


New Mexico Ice Wolves launch seventh season with homestand against Amarillo Wranglers

The New Mexico Ice Wolves will begin their 2025-2026 hockey season this weekend with a three-game series at Outpost Ice Arenas in Albuquerque.


NMDA and NM State Fair announce 2025 farm and ranch families honorees

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) and the New Mexico State Fair have announced the recipients of the 2025 Farm and Ranch Families of the Year awards.


OPINION: In just one class period, AI helps me teach every kind of learner

It’s 11:06 a.m., and I walk into my 6th grade classroom just as the bell rings. I pause for a second, just a beat, to take in the landscape of students in front of me.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights universal child care milestone and condemns political violence

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted about New Mexico's new universal no-cost child care program on September 9-10, 2025.


OPINION: New Mexico’s self-inflicted healthcare ‘crisis’

I find the word “crisis” to be overused these days when discussing public policy. Advocates often declare a situation to be a “crisis” based only on their opinions.


ACLU challenges detention of DACA recipient Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, along with the law firm Singleton Schreiber, LLP, has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addresses healthcare, pay gap, and violence concerns on social media

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández used her official X account on September 10, 2025 to comment on Republican healthcare policy decisions, rising gender pay disparities, and incidents of violence in Utah and Colorado.


RezRIDERS uses extreme sports to build resilience among Indigenous youth

RezRIDERS, a program designed to empower Indigenous youth through extreme sports and cultural engagement, continues to expand its reach across tribal communities.


Outdoor Economics Conference set for September in Gallup

New Mexico’s outdoor recreation industry will be the focus of a statewide conference taking place in Gallup from September 8 to 10.


MaxPreps releases updated New Mexico high school football rankings after week two

The latest MaxPreps football rankings have been released following the completion of week two of the 2025 season.


Canadian steel manufacturer considers Las Cruces for first U.S. plant

A Canadian steel processing and manufacturing company, Endurance Technologies, Inc. (ETI), is considering Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the location for its first U.S. facility.


Sen. Sharer on special session response: We're 'restoring the safety of our communities'

Bill Sharer, the minority leader of the New Mexico State Senate, issued a news release in response to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special legislative session.


Eastern New Mexico University reports highest enrollment since 2018

Eastern New Mexico University has reported an increase in student enrollment, surpassing 6,000 students for the first time since 2018.


New Mexico Tech receives NSF grant for AI-based environmental risk modeling

A team at New Mexico Tech has received a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to research artificial intelligence-assisted environmental risk modeling.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman highlights recent cases and community engagement

District Attorney Sam Bregman shared updates via X on September 8 and 9 regarding community engagement efforts and major criminal cases in Bernalillo County.


New Mexico Tech announces performing arts lineup for 2025–2026 season

New Mexico Tech will present a diverse lineup of musical, theatrical, and cultural performances as part of its Performing Arts Series (PAS) for the 2025-2026 season.


Executive committee continues work on behavioral health reform in New Mexico

The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts have scheduled the third meeting of the Executive Committee created under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3).


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández highlights concerns over Trump-era SNAP cuts in recent posts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández used social media on September 9, 2025, to question whether Trump-era SNAP cuts could force local supermarkets to close, referencing an article from Source NM and sharing related links for readers' review


Sen Michael Padilla highlights local business and announces universal child care initiative

Senator Michael Padilla shared updates between September 7-9, including support for a local business and details about New Mexico's upcoming universal free child care program starting November.